Overview
ZAMORA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Zamora in Castilla y León, Spain, with a population equivalent of 96,400. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ZAMORA wastewater treatment plant is located in Zamora, Castilla y León, Spain, serving a population equivalent of 96,400. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the urban agglomeration of Zamora. As a medium-to-large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is expected to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's design capacity and operational details are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent is discharged into the Duero River basin, which flows through Zamora and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Douro River in Portugal. The Duero River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Duero River basin, which flows through Zamora and continues into Portugal as the Douro River before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Porto. The river supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding area is characterized by Mediterranean continental climate with dry summers, making water quality management crucial for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The ZAMORA wastewater treatment plant is located in Zamora, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, Spain. Its address is ZA-P-2223, Obelisco, Zamora, 49026.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 96,400 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Duero River basin, which flows through Zamora and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Douro River in Portugal.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent, and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Spain, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas designated under the EU UWWTD.
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